Chapter 106 - 91: A Healer’s Benevolence

Xu Changshan called Xu Chunliang inside, his expression unprecedentedly serious. Although his grandson sold out the Cooling Ointment, one should not take advantage of the situation. As a doctor, one should have the mission to save people, earning money with a clear conscience. No matter how much money that is unearned in good conscience, it shouldn’t be taken. He instructed him to return the extra money to the people.Xu Chunliang got a scolding from his grandfather. Although he didn’t agree, he admired the old man’s noble character. He also didn’t want to upset his grandfather for a bit of money since money was not an issue considering his skills.

Xu Chunliang found Zhong Yueqin and conveyed his grandfather’s intentions. Although Zhong Yueqin was reluctant, she admired Elder Xu’s integrity and agreed to help Xu Chunliang return the money.

Xu Chunliang let everyone leave Huichun Hall first, as his grandfather promised to make the Cooling Ointment right away, estimating new stock would be available in three hours.

After saying this, not a single person was willing to leave. They preferred to wait here, fearing they wouldn’t be able to buy it if they left.

According to his grandfather’s instructions, Xu Chunliang changed the advertisement at the door, reducing the price back to two yuan. Those who had paid earlier could come to get a refund at any time.

Zhong Yueqin notified everyone and helped refund the money. Although they knew they bought the ointment at a high price before, not a single person complained about Huichun Hall. They even felt the Cooling Ointment was worth the price; as long as it could cure their allergies, it didn’t matter whether it was two thousand or even twenty thousand.

The old man didn’t even have time for lunch, gathering materials to rush the production of the Cooling Ointment. Xu Chunliang was there to help him, and seeing the sweat on his grandfather’s forehead, Xu Chunliang realized that indeed there are conscientious doctors in this world. Relieving patients’ pain was his greatest consolation.

Even Xu Changshan himself didn’t know why the Cooling Ointment had such miraculous effects on these women’s allergies. While making the ointment, Xu Chunliang was there to help. Stirring the ointment required strength, which certainly couldn’t be done by his grandfather. He stirred it slowly counterclockwise as instructed by his grandfather.

Xu Changshan felt immense comfort seeing him correct his mistake. He thought of how harshly he had just scolded him and felt a pang of pity, speaking with affection, "Chunliang, was I too harsh just now? Are you mad at me?"

Xu Chunliang replied, "Mad? How can I not be mad? Mad that you didn’t correct my mistakes sooner."

Xu Changshan laughed heartily, feeling that the young man was teachable. Initially, he named him Chunliang, hoping he would be pure and kind-hearted throughout his life, and now it seems this child will not let him down.

Xu Chunliang let his grandfather go eat first, handling the final steps himself. Seeing him operate so skillfully, Xu Changshan felt assured and went upstairs to eat.

Once his grandfather left, Xu Chunliang seized the opportunity to add some antidote. There was no such thing as an allergy; it was just the itch powder. Xu Chunliang used the fact that flies were attracted to the Breast Enhancement Cream to spread the itch powder. The Five Poison Sect’s "Insect Control Skill" described in "Thousands of Insects" had a deep understanding of the characteristics of various insects. According to Xu Chunliang, today’s so-called insect experts are all nonsense; understanding insects’ characteristics and habits is crucial to using them for one’s benefit.

Xu Chunliang could assert that with "Thousands of Insects" nearly lost today, the Insect Control Skill is almost forgotten. Even if they overworked their brains, they wouldn’t figure out the root cause of this allergy incident.

Zhong Yueqin couldn’t persuade the women waiting for the medicine to leave, so she came to Xu Chunliang, informing him that all the extra money collected had been refunded. Everyone was very grateful to Huichun Hall, and they planned to send over banners of appreciation.

Xu Chunliang knew his grandfather loved those, saying they were welcome to send a few more banners. He expressed his gratitude to Zhong Yueqin for her help today.

Zhong Yueqin said she should be the one thanking Huichun Hall, then mentioned she had matters back at her store and was leaving. She told Xu Chunliang that she owned the largest sports and outdoor specialty stores in Dongzhou, and he should feel free to visit if he needed anything in the future.

As soon as Zhong Yueqin left, regulatory personnel from the Price Bureau visited, investigating the issue of high charges at Huichun Hall. Xu Chunliang didn’t even need to explain, as the women waiting for the medicine drove the regulatory personnel away. One of the waiting women was a leader in the Price Bureau. She was already extremely itchy and frustrated, and reprimanded the regulatory staff severely. The regulatory personnel felt aggrieved, explaining to the leader that someone had reported them.

Everyone unanimously stated that selling high-priced medicine was utterly baseless. Huichun Hall was not only fairly priced but had noble medical ethics. Where else could one find such conscientious doctors selling a box of Cooling Ointment for two yuan?

The women waiting for the medicine could not have reported it, as those who bought the ointment had received a refund. They swore they didn’t report, as they would be ungrateful if they did such a shady thing after being cured. If they were to complain, it would be against TiMei Breast Enhancement.

Xu Chunliang was well aware that it was most likely TiMei Breast Enhancement that reported them. If this were true, Pei Yu was quite foolish. Now that Huichun Hall treated these women, it was equivalent to helping her solve her problem. She should be grateful.

You reap what you sow. Xu Chunliang told them that the main cause of their allergies was the Breast Enhancement Cream, which lacked scientific rationale as a physical enhancement method, and prolonged use would cause permanent damage to their breasts.

These clients quickly recovered after using the Cooling Ointment from Huichun Hall. They already revered Elder Xu deeply, and believed Xu Chunliang’s words without a doubt, staunchly stating this couldn’t be left as it is. They wanted to defend their rights, demanding TiMei Breast Enhancement not only refund them but also compensate for emotional distress, asserting that such unethical cosmetic institutions should be shut down.

After the Cooling Ointment was ready, Xu Chunliang sold it according to his grandfather’s instructions at two yuan per box, with a limit of two boxes per person.

Just as Xu Chunliang was bustling around, Lu Qi called, urging him as everyone had arrived at tonight’s appreciation banquet, waiting only for him. Xu Chunliang realized he was so busy that he’d forgotten about it, informed his grandfather, and hurried off.

This time, Yu Mo hosted at the same place as last time, the First-class Residence. As a gynecologist, she was usually the one being treated, rarely footing the bill herself. This time, because Xu Chunliang had helped her greatly, she felt it necessary to express her gratitude face-to-face.

When Xu Chunliang arrived, Lu Qi was waiting for him outside, complaining about his tardiness.

Xu Chunliang told him that the store was quite busy today, helping his grandpa until now. Lu Qi smelled the scent of traditional Chinese medicine on him and urged him to hurry inside.

The cold dishes were already on the table. Yu Li welcomed warmly, "Xiaoxu, you’re late today, you owe us three drinks as a penalty."

Xu Chunliang noticed today’s wine was Moutai 9, quite high-end, and Yu Mo’s husband is a leader at the National Development and Reform Commission, so their family never lacks good wine.

Li Lingyun felt that seeing Xu Chunliang again was like a whole new person, given that having connections in high places makes it easier to advance in one’s career. The last time they had dinner together he was just a small electrician in the electrical class; in just a few months, he had transformed and entered the medical office, where the dean even had him in charge of its operations.

There are now quite a few rumors in the hospital about Xu Chunliang, with people saying he is a relative of the new dean, Zhao Feiyang, and the stories are very detailed and convincing.

Li Lingyun addressed Xu Chunliang as Director Xu.

Xu Chunliang immediately clasped his hands together, pleading for Li Lingyun to stop calling him that. He said he wasn’t a director, just call him Xiaoxu.

Yu Mo, having resolved the dispute with Zhao Xiaohui, was in great spirits. She laughed, "Who doesn’t know that you’re now in charge of the medical office’s work. Becoming a director is just a matter of time."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Director Yu, you’re behind on news. I just received the notice; they want me to join the quality control group."

Li Lingyun said, "I knew it, the quality control group needs the involvement of the medical office director."

Xu Chunliang quickly explained that he had joined Quality Control Group Two, assisting Yan Huaiyi in charge of quality control for various branches, outpatient departments, and cooperative units.

Yu Mo was a bit puzzled. Xu Chunliang was doing well in the medical office, so why transfer him to the quality control group to assist? After solving such a big issue for the hospital, shouldn’t he be rewarded?

Li Lingyun had a different perspective from Yu Mo. She raised her glass and congratulated Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang laughed, "What is there to celebrate?"

Li Lingyun said, "You’re going to get promoted. This external assignment to handle quality control is a way to gain experience; when you return, you’ll surely be in a leadership role."

With her words, others felt it made sense too. Usually, before getting a promotion, people gain experience elsewhere. The most common way in the medical system is through mutual aid programs, with annual support missions to Xinjiang, Tibet, and Africa. For Changxing, being dispatched to a branch is also a unique way of gaining experience. Li Lingyun herself worked at a branch for a while, and when she returned, she was promoted to head nurse of orthopedics.

Xu Chunliang noticed Yu Li sitting next to Lu Qi tonight, the two occasionally exchanging glances, and he could tell from their expressions that there was some subtle affection. Recalling how Lu Qi held this dinner gathering in high regard, he instantly understood that the two had likely developed feelings for each other over time.

Xu Chunliang deliberately said, "What’s going on with you two?"

Lu Qi feigned indifference, "What do you mean by ’what’s going on’?"

Yu Li poured wine for Lu Qi as she said, "Officer Lu helped solve my stolen phone case, can’t I express my gratitude?"

Xu Chunliang had specifically instructed Lu Qi and Li Zhong not to mention his help, citing worries about the criminal gang’s retaliation, but really he just didn’t want to attract too much attention.

Li Zhong said, "You only thank him? Don’t Xiaoxu and I deserve any credit?"

Yu Li laughed, "I thank everyone, I’ll drink two glasses with each of you, will that do?"

Lu Qi reminded her that since they’re all friends, expressing thanks doesn’t have to involve drinking.

This made even Yu Mo realize there was something unusual about their relationship. Her younger sister was already twenty-five years old, with a good figure and looks, and she was articulate, but she had never been in a relationship. Yu Mo often worried about her, but Yu Li always said there was no rush and that when the right time came, it would happen. It seems she was right after all.

Lu Qi wasn’t particularly handsome, but he was tall and robust, full of masculine energy. Plus, being a police officer and the son of a cadre, he came from a good family.

Li Lingyun teased with a laugh, saying Officer Lu knows how to cherish and protect women, unlike her straightforward younger brother. However, Li Zhong is already engaged, with the wedding set for next year.

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